NFL NEWS AND RUMORS

NFL.com "The New York Jets' starting quarterback job is wide open. Coach Rex Ryan confirmed Tuesday that Michael Vick was not signed just to be a backup. Both Geno Smith and Vick will have a chance to start for the Jets in Week 1. "Will there be legitimate opportunities? Absolutely," Ryan said..." March 25

Pro Football Talk "Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is preparing for another surgery related to his oral cancer. Kelly previously had a surgical procedure to remove part of his jaw and some of his teeth, but a recent follow-up revealed that he will need another surgery. On her personal website, Kelly’s wife..." March 25

New York Daily News "The Jets are looking to add another offensive skill position piece to the puzzle, but general manager John Idzik may first have to fend off a pair of division rivals. The Daily News has learned that the Jets, Patriots, Dolphins and Steelers are in the hunt to land veteran running back Maurice..." March 25

Pro Football Talk "The NFL has passed a new rule that it hopes will make instant replay more effective. League owners voted today to allow the referee to consult with members of the NFL officiating department during replay reviews. The referee will be able to speak with head of officiating Dean Blandino at the..." March 25

NFL.com "Jimmy Smith will always be known as the defender on the play which won the Baltimore Ravens their second Super Bowl title. He should have a chance to build on that legacy. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that the Ravens plan to pick up the fifth-year option in Smith's rookie contract...." March 25

ESPN.com "Coach John Harbaugh was given a one-year contract extension by the Baltimore Ravens last month, owner Steve Bisciotti told ESPN.com on Monday. Harbaugh signed a four-year contract last year after the Ravens won the Super Bowl. This extension means he is signed through the 2017..." March 25

CBSSports.com "Though he still refuses to change the nickname of his team, Redskins owner Daniel Snyder tried to curry some favor Monday when he released a letter announcing the creation of a foundation that he says will help Native American tribal communities. In his letter, Snyder said the Washington..." March 25

NFL.com "As the league's owners gather here in Florida, one of their peers isn't among them. Jim Irsay of the Indianapolis Colts entered a health-care facility last week after his arrest this month on suspicion of intoxicated driving. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday called Irsay's decision..." March 25

ESPN.com "Mark Sanchez, who was released by the New York Jets on Friday, is expected to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen. Sanchez is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, and the Eagles will have him undergo a medical evaluation as a condition of his..." March 25

Baltimore Sun "Former Ravens starting strong safety James Ihedigbo has joined the Detroit Lions. It's a two-year contract, according to a source. Ihedigbo has been negotiating with the Lions since late last week and agreed to terms tonight. "It's Agreed upon! I'm a @DetroitLionsNFL," Ihedigbo wrote on his..." March 25

Dallas Morning News "The acrimonious split between the Dallas Cowboys and Jay Ratliff is far from over. Owner Jerry Jones said Monday that the club has filed a complaint against Ratliff. Jones declined to discuss specifics, but sources said the Cowboys want a portion of his $10 million signing bonus, a portion of..." March 25

Arrowhead Pride "Eric Fisher will be the left tackle next season for the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid told SB Nation's Ryan Van Bibber and others at the NFL owners meetings in Florida on Tuesday morning. According to Van Bibber, Reid stressed that Fisher played on the left side in college at Central..." March 25

Palm Beach Post "The future of Dolphins Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey is now in the hands of mental health professionals. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced on Monday that “the three players” accused of harassment in Miami’s locker room — Pouncey and former Dolphins offensive linemen Richie Incognito and John..." March 25